Addiction Medicine Physician/Specialist Job in Iowa City

Locums - Physician - OB/GYN - Iowa#j-249484

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place Iowa City, IA
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Locum Tenens Opportunity: OB/GYN Physician Near Iowa City, IA (ASAP - Ongoing)


We are seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible OB/GYN Physician for a locum tenens opportunity near Iowa City, IA. This position offers 24-hour call coverage and is available ASAP - Ongoing. If youre an OB/GYN physician looking for flexible coverage options in a hospital setting, this could be a great fit.


Position Overview:



  • Profession: Physician

  • Specialty: OB/GYN

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • Contract Length: Ongoing

  • Shift Type: 24-hour call (can be split into 12 hours on-site and 12 hours from a hotel depending on census)


Schedule Details:



  • Shifts: 24-hour call

    • 12 hours on-site, 12 hours off-site from a nearby hotel, depending on census

    • Sleep room available on-site for convenience



  • Call Requirements: 1:5 call ratio, with call schedule available 1-2 months in advance

  • Dates of Coverage:

    • October 6 & 7

    • Additional dates in November and beyond



  • Trauma Level: Level 3


Practice Setting:



  • Setting: OB & GYN in a hospital

    • Average of 2-5 nursery admissions per day

    • 40% low-risk pregnancies, 60% high-risk pregnancies

    • Percentage of C-sections depends on the physician



  • Support Staff:

    • Labor & Delivery team

    • Postpartum, OR, ER staff

    • 1-2 Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs)



  • Onsite Facilities: Lab & Ultrasound available

  • EMR System: CERNER


Responsibilities:



  • Clinical Expertise:

    • Provide 24-hour OB/GYN care in a hospital setting

    • Handle a mix of low and high-risk pregnancies

    • Perform C-sections as needed

    • Collaborate with support staff to ensure quality care in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Emergency services

    • Assist with on-call duties for scheduled dates and potentially more as needed



  • Call Coverage:

    • Flexible call schedule, working 24-hour shifts, split between on-site and off-site availability depending on patient census

    • Ability to cover additional shifts as the need arises due to physician shortages




Requirements:



  • Licensure: Active and unrestricted Iowa medical license required

  • Certification: Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in OB/GYN

  • Additional Certifications: NRP required

  • Experience: Prior experience with both low and high-risk pregnancies preferred


Additional Details:



  • Reason for Coverage: The facility lost a physician, and a new one wont start until summer 2025. Theres also an anticipated maternity leave.

  • Coverage Length: Flexible, with opportunities for ongoing locum coverage

  • Patient Volume: Call-only work, average of 2-5 admissions per day

  • Compensation: Hourly rate, determined based on experience and contract terms


If youre an experienced OB/GYN looking for a locum tenens opportunity near Iowa City, IA, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.


Job ID: j-249484